Should my wedding planner have worked at my venue before?
With years of experience as Boston Wedding planners, we have held events at many of the most prominent wedding venues in Massachusetts. From large ethnic weddings, to intimate elopement style celebrations, there are venues for every taste and style in Boston and the surrounding areas. But no matter how experienced the planner, it is impossible to have worked at every venue. A common misconception is that you must hire a planner who has worked at your venue of choice before. Here are some reasons why we don’t feel that this is the case:
A fresh set of eyes: Hiring a planner who has not worked at your venue before gives you a new perspective. A legacy planner may be partial to an existing setup or tablescape that has been done thousands of times before. At Elle Weddings & Events, we believe that every couple is different and your event should reflect that. We want your wedding to feel like you, not the couples who came before you at your venue.
Industry knowledge: The wedding industry is big yet small. Part of the reason couples want to hire a planner is for their expansive network connections. There is a big chance that your planner may have assisted at a wedding at this venue before, or has a vendor connection who is very familiar with it. Perhaps the venue is owned or managed by the same event group as other venues we have worked at. Wedding vendors are constantly talking and sharing best practices, including the ins and outs of ceremony spaces and reception venues.
Due Diligence: Your wedding planner wants your day to go smoothly. A big part of that is getting to know the spaces where the event will be held beforehand. If we have not worked at your venue before, we will take extensive steps to ensure we are familiar with it before the event takes place. This includes things like:
Touring the venue with and without the couple
Meeting the onsite staff before the event
Researching floor plans and layouts
Taking extra time during event setup
It’s so important to pick the right planner for your events. We hope this helped to explain how an experienced planner will take extra care when working at a venue that is new to them. If you have additional questions please reach out, we are thrilled to help you plan.
-The Elle Weddings Team
